Oil Change
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From: McKinney, TX
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Right, but not 5w-40 unless your engine is burning oils. You can run whatever you want but 5w-30 or 10w-30 is the proper motor oil....when the oil turns slightly brown is the same as when you had driven for 3k-5k miles or even more because over the years, engines and motor oils have change and they dont break down as quickly. It's easier to check the color of the oil because you have to check your oil level often rather then having to remember your odometer. You can change it how ever you want because it's your car.
yea, "it's a common known fact that many oils will darken up even with only 1000 miles in an engine" so the color oil change tactic is even better and healthier for your engine.
Right, but not 5w-40 unless your engine is burning oils. You can run whatever you want but 5w-30 or 10w-30 is the proper motor oil....when the oil turns slightly brown is the same as when you had driven for 3k-5k miles or even more because over the years, engines and motor oils have change and they dont break down as quickly. It's easier to check the color of the oil because you have to check your oil level often rather then having to remember your odometer. You can change it how ever you want because it's your car.
yea, "it's a common known fact that many oils will darken up even with only 1000 miles in an engine" so the color oil change tactic is even better and healthier for your engine.
As for going by the color of the oil....I am implying that you're changing it WAY MORE THAN NECESSARY if you change it the moment it starts turning brown.....
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From: Ontario Canada
This fellow is in the UK, 5w40 is the norm in Europe, probably the most common viscosity particularly if you want to meet ACEA3 standards. I can totally uderstand a UK auto dealership recommending 5w40 given it's popularity over there. I don't know what a UK owner's manual reads, but in some parts of the world 5w40 is the recommended oil ahead of 10w30, Greece and some parts of Southeast Asia from what I've heard, maybe other parts of Europe ?.
Jordan is totally correct, the colour of oil is meaningless, you can't judge the condition of an oil by its colour. It doesn't translate into dirty or burnt oil as many might assume.
Jordan is totally correct, the colour of oil is meaningless, you can't judge the condition of an oil by its colour. It doesn't translate into dirty or burnt oil as many might assume.
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How is it offensive? That has to be the most ridiculous way of analyzing oil ever....it's a common known fact that many oils will darken up even with only 1000 miles in an engine. I'm just stating my view on it. You're welcome and entitled to your own opinions and because this is a public forum, can voice them if you so choose to.
Thanks Dave.
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From: Langdon Hills Essex
Hi Guys
I'd be interested to know if Honda recommend a particular make of oil also?
For example Bmw only recommends Castrol edge and one other(Can't recall the make) for it's M engines.
I'd be interested to know if Honda recommend a particular make of oil also?
For example Bmw only recommends Castrol edge and one other(Can't recall the make) for it's M engines.
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No, once upon a time, Honda USA "in house" oil was Mobil "Drive Clean". It was what they got then as some kind of contract deal or it was the cheapest bulk deal. Don't know what they use now. It really doesn't matter so long as the API rating on the oil is at least what Honda says it needs to be.
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From: Magnolia, TX
This is the only thing I have as to the original viscosity recommendation for the Honda DOHC VTEC engines. If anyone has anything else, I'd like to see it.
http://asia.vtec.net/topics/oil1.html
http://asia.vtec.net/topics/oil1.html
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Honda and Acura dealers are now getting word that Honda selected ConocoPhillips for its genuine oil program. This business was formerly supplied by, ExxonMobil, the long time incumbent.
Based on JobbersWorld's estimates, this means ConocoPhillips will quickly enjoy roughly 9 million gallons of new business with Honda and Acura dealers. In addition, they have an opportunity to nearly double that volume if they can get all of the Honda and Acura dealers on board for bulk and packaged product.
Whereas this is certainly good news for ConocoPhillips, it's also good news for its lubricant marketers. From what JobbersWorld is hearing, its lubricant marketers are already being advised about the new business and what it means for them in terms of buy backs.
As we have said in JobbersWorld in the past, ConocoPhillips is the one to watch. This is just another reason why.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/f...648730907.html
I'm sure what the current status is now that Conoco and Phillips recently divorced.
Based on JobbersWorld's estimates, this means ConocoPhillips will quickly enjoy roughly 9 million gallons of new business with Honda and Acura dealers. In addition, they have an opportunity to nearly double that volume if they can get all of the Honda and Acura dealers on board for bulk and packaged product.
Whereas this is certainly good news for ConocoPhillips, it's also good news for its lubricant marketers. From what JobbersWorld is hearing, its lubricant marketers are already being advised about the new business and what it means for them in terms of buy backs.
As we have said in JobbersWorld in the past, ConocoPhillips is the one to watch. This is just another reason why.
http://archive.constantcontact.com/f...648730907.html
I'm sure what the current status is now that Conoco and Phillips recently divorced.
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From: Ontario Canada
Thanks for the added info. Indymac, that's a cool link, first time I've heard of 15w40 in a Honda. Like I mentioned earlier Honda will spec different oils in different parts of the world. Maybe the OP can list what the owner's manual recommends for the UK ?